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Rock Garden

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC1.3d
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    36-48 months

Mix together equal parts salt, ammonia, liquid bluing and water, and pour mixture into a glass dish such as a round pie pan. Add various objects to the liquid such as paper towel bits, rocks, wooden blocks, food and metal objects. Wait for the liquid to evaporate. As evaporation occurs, crystals will grow on the objects. This activity should be completed by the adult ahead of time and only observed by the children.

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